Sunday, April 23, 2017

We are going into the home stretch of the Mayor's race. We will be covering it from now until the final ballots are cast. Consider this post to be an open thread for your to comment on the election. Fire away.

Having trouble deciding - either the Donut Man or the body paint, stripper man. Think I'm getting too old to fully enjoy the benefits that Yarber's crew can give us, so I'll go for full Mississippi double X, rather than the X-rated. Donut Man for me.

Jackson is done for the same reason most other Democrat controlled cities are done - greed of the leaders. No one runs so they can do what's best for the city. They run so they can get their hands in the pie.

5:47 -- agree, these crooks play long(ish) ball though, they let contracts to friends while they are in office then get hired as consultants or mentors when their term is finished - the Big Payback!

The same scam (with although with a little different flavor) is run throughout state government, the gaming commission hired their former director of investigations back as a consultant when the guy they promoted couldn't figure out how to do the job -- this has been going on for several years.

Good work if you can get/keep it -- the key is keep things just screwed up enough that they have to keep you around to fix it next year...

Is HEMP LADY in the lineup? I spotted her, I think, on TV, on a panel of MayorITORIAL candidates, interacting with Jackson school children.

If Gwendolyn Chapman (aka 'Hemp Lady') is a candidate, I don't know why anybody's talking about the other candidates. She'd keep Jackson in the news. Her last campaign got international coverage. Chapman's 'Dissolve & Repel Theory' truly transcends all known science.

My second choice would be Corinthian Sanders, of course - but only because I love saying "Corinthian".

5:47 - Looks like the GOP and our current president are using the same playbook as the Democrats you mention. Perhaps politicians in general are in the game for the money - looks like that is the American Way!

@6:24. I'll take my chances with Horhn over Graham any day! I wish Lee would consider running. I would cast my vote for him again. I can't blame him for not wanting to run, but he would bring some class and intellect to this clown car full of candidates. Besides, I'm hearing consistently that Antar has done all he can do. Graham or Horhn will beat him in a run off and Horhn is easily the lesser of the two evils.

Does no one but me remember the trouble Graham got into several years ago while still at JPD, running a private business while on duty and blatantly violating copyright laws, repacking another private business's training materials and certificates under his own name? He finally settled with the state auditor on the on-duty time after forever saying he'd done nothing wrong and never worked while on duty? Unfortunately, the other business never pressed charges for copyright infringement. The man has no concept of ethics.

Lumumba will win because there are too many residents of this city who consider a "big payback" to be a sufficient reason to elect someone.

He's a one-termer, to be sure, because he'll ignore all the mundane things like paving roads, fixing the water/sewer system, and balancing the budget. Instead, he'll focus on building a "human rights city" and a parade of race hustlers and far left fringe types will trot through to kiss his ring (or more likely, he'll kiss theirs).

By the time he's through, the roads will be gravel and the city will look like Port-au-Prince on a good day. By that time, the residents will be sick of race hustling rhetoric and will vote him out.

3:11 is dead on. Lumumba has one goal: Elevation of his race specifically at the expense of the Jackson minority. His father was old enough / seasoned enough to know the extent to which he could go in achieving that same goal; however, BabyChok doesn't possess that same level of restraint. Anyone who doesn't believe that, given the opportunity, BabyChok would have the Jackson minority picking cotton the day after his inauguration has got their head in the sand.

It does not matter which one gets elected. Jackson is so far gone now, I am not sure it can ever recover unless the Federal Government steps in and takes over management of funding and collection of taxes. It is REALLY BAD if the federal government can do a better job than the local government. Sad, so sad, to see a once great city in the state of disrepair that exists now. Crime is out of control, and it seems that no-one really cares enough to do anything about it.

Jackson has too many fires blazing. Add in some Saul Alinksy "burn this mutha down"Ferguson, MO attitudes and yeah it can get worse. Chaos theory before your very eyes if Lumumba gets elected. "What can go wrong will go wrong usually at the worst possible time."

Corinthian Sanders for Mayor, a Centrist-Libertarian, but the Son of Jackson. I would risk my vote for this young man with a vision and sound principles over the party pundits. June 6, 2017, vote Corinthian Sanders for the next Mayor of Jackson and dump the Democrats. www.facebook.com/corinthianformayor

Sadly, these are our offerings in our fair city. It will be a first time for me to not vote in ANY election since voting age, it's so terrible. Ward options are dang near poor too! Tyrone Hendricks? What's up man? Why are you NOT running again? This is a mere microcosm of what the national election, this year, has become. A whopping joke.

A joke is not voting and using the tired JOKE card as your excuse to not vote...You is the reason why Jackson and alot of urban centers are terrible, you don't vote but be the first person to B&^$h about problems and the administration. Have you tried any of the 16 candidates? Have you talked with any of them? Why you didn't run since you knew who was running well before the March 3 deadline? At least they are considerate in putting their lives up for service so people like you can gloat in misery. Get Over Yourself.

I'm for Chokwe Lumumba for Jackson and Gene McGee for Ridgeland. McGee/board of alderman have had a couple of missteps this last term (apartments downsizing lawsuit fiasco; costco), but overall he's led Ridgeland pretty well for 20 plus years.

Horhn has run for mayor several times and has never had enough to get to the run-off, much less the mayor's office. Doubt that changes.

I don't really care for Graham as a county supervisor, much less as Mayor of Jackson.

Wasn't there another businessman who was supposed to run for Jackson Mayor? What happened to him? He must have decided not to run or dropped out?

The only candidate that makes practical sense, has a diverse professional and private sector acumen is Corinthian Sanders, though he's a libertarian, I think his plan for Jackson is what's right for our Capital City, anyone else would be another pun to destroy Jackson. Skip the vote May 2 and Vote June 6 for Corinthian Sanders.

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything). Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up. In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!